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ArticleFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2025

High-Quality, High-Impact Augmented Virtuality System for the Evaluation of the Influence of Context on Consumer Perception and Hedonics: A Case Study in a Sports Bar Environment.

João Pedro Marques, José Carlos Ribeiro, Rui Costa Lima, Luís Baião, Bruna Barbosa, Célia Rocha, Luís Miguel Cunha

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Article in Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

João Pedro MarquesGreenUPorto-Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre/Inov4Agro, DGAOT, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Campus de Vairão, Rua da Agrária 747, 4485-646 Vairão, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-6867-412X
José Carlos RibeiroGreenUPorto-Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre/Inov4Agro, DGAOT, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Campus de Vairão, Rua da Agrária 747, 4485-646 Vairão, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-2106-7979
Rui Costa LimaSense Test, Lda, Rua Zeferino Costa 341, 4400-345 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-4783-4489
Luís BaiãoGreenUPorto-Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre/Inov4Agro, DGAOT, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Campus de Vairão, Rua da Agrária 747, 4485-646 Vairão, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-8532-5132
Bruna BarbosaGreenUPorto-Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre/Inov4Agro, DGAOT, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Campus de Vairão, Rua da Agrária 747, 4485-646 Vairão, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-6321-6832
Célia RochaGreenUPorto-Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre/Inov4Agro, DGAOT, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Campus de Vairão, Rua da Agrária 747, 4485-646 Vairão, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-4420-5385
Luís Miguel CunhaGreenUPorto-Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre/Inov4Agro, DGAOT, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Campus de Vairão, Rua da Agrária 747, 4485-646 Vairão, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-4590-7533

Funding

Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia https://doi.org/10.54499/2023.03845.BDANA; https://doi.org/10.54499/2023.03467.BDANA, and UID 05748: GreenUPorto - Centro de investigação em Produção Agroalimentar SustentávelPortuguese PRR Mobilising Agenda "VIIAFOOD" from the Portuguese PRR (Aviso Nº 02/C05-i01/2022) with No. C644929456-00000040, under the R&D project "HIT-C - High Integration Technology for Consumer Insights"
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The adoption of immersive technologies is increasing in sensory, consumer, and marketing research, yet existing extended reality (XR) systems face limitations in realism, ease of product interaction, presence, data collection, and scalability. This study presents Sense-AV, an augmented virtuality (AV) system designed for large-scale sensory and consumer tests with enhanced immersion and realism. 102 participants evaluated two foods and one beverage across two sessions: a conventional sensory booth and the Sense-AV system, which simulated a sports bar environment. Real-time data collection was supported through API-linked mobile questionnaires, audio prompts via the head-mounted display (HMD), and open comments recorded by voice. Sense-AV was rated highly for usability, efficiency, satisfaction, presence, and sensory awareness. Older participants reported greater ease in handling products, while some difficulties with mobile input were noted but had minimal impact on the overall user experience (UX). Interviews emphasized immersion, intuitive use, and minor technical adjustments. No significant differences in overall product liking were found between methods, except for the mayonnaise, which scored higher in the immersive setting. Although food intake was lower in Sense-AV, oral feedback was more detailed and expressive. The system demonstrates innovation by improving realism and external validity in large-scale sensory evaluations.

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contextual researchextended realityfood consumption environmentimmersivemixed realitysensory science

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PMID41300108
PMCPMC12652980

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